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The CBA Child Rights Toolkit has been developed to improve children's access to justice in Canada. It is for professionals working in legal and administrative decision-making who want to implement a child-rights based approach in practice and...

Recorded on November 4, 2013 - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the family and social context of young Aboriginal women, and some legal considerations to help the social service providers...

This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at the high and increasing rate of Aboriginal women in prison, some root causes, and best practices for supporting Aboriginal women involved in the criminal law process. Hosted by...

This video is part of a campaign intended to raise public awareness about Aboriginal issues and provide the tools necessary to help ensure that the rights of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada are respected.

This section of the Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto web site describes Gladue Court, a court for sentencing and bail hearings which recognizes the unique circumstances of Aboriginal accused and Aboriginal offenders. This court is available to all...

This article is written by a lawyer who is helping victims of residential school abuse seek compensation. It lists frequently asked questions about the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) and includes topics such as what kinds of sexual abuse is...

This booklet and accompanying poster are about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. The booklet explains the kind of...

This poster, like the booklet with the same title, is about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background into account when setting bail or deciding on a sentence. It includes a list of...

This brochure explains why it is important for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people to identify themselves as Aboriginal to their lawyers so their lawyers can explore the areas of law that deal with Aboriginal circumstances or rights. It discusses...

This article from the Fall Winter 2007 Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Newsletter describes how the Residential School Settlement works and what options are available under the Independent Assessment Process. The article answers questions people may...

This booklet describes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and provides information on when, and when not, to use ADR to deal with family law issues. There are sections explaining four kinds of ADR: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and...

The Gladue court is designed to hear the cases of Aboriginal offenders and propose sentences that are more in line with Aboriginal traditions than imprisonment. This article provides the background and history of the Gladue court and explains how it...